A Shinobi's True Calling

A/N: This is my first time at writing a Naruto story. This involves mainly Kakashi and the mysterious Tobi from Akatsuki. It also has Naruto, Sakura, and even Sasuke. This event has taken place after the two year time skip. The beginning may sound boring to some but it will get better. I'm trying to add a part with Sasuke and Orochimaru but I'm unsure of it. I may change it but give me your views on it if it appeals to you or not. It'll help me a lot if you do. Review and let me know what you think. Give me ideas about how to make it better. As I'm my worst critic, I want to know if this is good. Enjoy Naruto fans )

The grass swayed with the wind as it blew across the land. Kakashi's hair followed the cool summer's breeze as he stood with Rin and his sensei, konoha's yellow flash, the future fourth hokage.

He tapped his foot impatiently. "He's late again. He's always late."

"Calm down, Kakashi, he'll be here soon." His sensei said.

"How hard can it be to come on time? We should leave without him." Kakashi said.

"No, Kakashi. We do this mission as a team and you know that." His sensei said.

"Obito may never show up on time but he's someone you can rely on." Rin said.

Kakashi sighed as he gazed up at the sky. The clouds were moving slowly by. His attention was suddenly focused on the rapid foot steps coming towards them. He stood there for he knew exactly who it was.

Obito ran up to the group panting and fell to his knees out of breath. "Did I just make it in time?"

"No, Obito. You're late again." Kakashi said. "You're so pathetic, Obito. Why can't you be like other ninja and be on time?"

"I'm sick of you always looking down on me, Kakashi! I'm an Uchiha, and once I activate my sharingan, I will surpass you!" Obito said confidently.

"Don't count on it." Kakashi said coldly as he turned away.

Obito clenched his fist in anger. Kakashi had always been better than him, even in the simplest of tasks, and he was determined to beat his rival once and for all. He was going to show Kakashi that they were both equal.

"Alright you two, that's enough. Gather around, I'm going to explain the mission." Their sensei said. "Now," He began, "As you know, we are going to be entering the rock village through the grass country. There we are to destroy the bridge."

"Sensei, because I'm a jounin, can I lead the team?" Kakashi asked.

"Very well, Kakashi. And because of your promotion, I have a gift for you." Their sensei said. He pulled and odd shaped kunai. "This is a special weapon. It's a little heavier than normal kunai's but you'll get used to it."

"I have something for you too." Rin said taking out a medical kit from her bag.

Kakashi turned to Obito with his hand outstretched.

"What? I didn't bring you anything you hear? I brought you nothing!" Obito said in anger.

Kakashi turned his attention to his other teammates. "Thank you." He said.

"Ok, Kakashi, you'll lead the team and I'll go on ahead, but I'll be close by."

All three ninja's nodded their heads as their sense sped ahead. They ventured far into the grass land when they were attacked by two rock ninja. One ninja attacked Obito while the other kidnapped Rin. Kakashi stood in front of Obito and got his eye cut badly in the process. The other ninja disappeared.

"Rin, we have to go after her, Kakashi!"" Obito cried.

"No. We must stick to the mission. Emotions are unnecessary things. They'll get in the way if all you think about is Rin. We have to destroy the bridge."

"You don't believe that, do you?"

Kakashi only stared silently back.

Obito lowered his eyes. "Those who disobey the rules are scum that's true, but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum. I'm going after her." Obito ran off to find his comrade.

Kakashi chased after him, knowing we wouldn't turn back. They eventually found Rin in a cave but where attacked by an invisible rock ninja. Obito cried in fear, unsure of what to do. He eventually managed to pull himself together and focus until he was finally able to activate his sharingan, allowing him to see their invisible attacker. He got behind the enemy and managed to kill him with his kunai. They untied Rin, thankful she was safe, but a rock ninja used a jutsu called earth release: rock lodging destruction, causing the cave to crumble in an attempt to kill the shinobi.

"We have to get out of here!" Kakashi yelled as rocks began falling from the ceiling.

The three ninja ran for their lives but Kakashi was hit by a rock, knocking him down hard on the ground. Obito saw a massive rock falling down towards his friend. He quickly pushed Kakashi out of the way, the large boulder crushing him instead of Kakashi. When he got up, he saw Obito's entire ride side crushed underneath the boulder.

"Obito!" Rin and Kakashi called out together.

"Obito!" Kakashi said trying to pull him out. Kakashi's voice faded away into darkness.

Kakashi sprang forward, sweat dripping down his face. He wiped the seat away with his hand and got out of bed. He walked over to a mirror, gazing at his own reflection. He slowly lifted his head band up which always concealed his left sharingan eye. He spent a few moments looking at the eye Obito had given him as a present, admitting that he had forgotten to get him one for his promotion to Jounin. He remembered Obito's final words well before he died; His sharingan would help Rin and Kakashi live on after he was gone. Kakashi closed his eyes, the painful memory playing like a movie in his mind. For days he blamed himself for Obito's death, even though Obito reassured him it wasn't his fault. He quoted his sensei's words in his mind.

Flash back

Kakashi stood at the rock monument in memory of those who had died during a mission. His sensei walked up to him and put a hand on his shoulder.

"I know how you feel, Kakashi. My friend's names are on this rock too. It's hard, but it'll make you stronger. Don't blame yourself for Obito's death. You couldn't have saved him."

"But I was always hard on him. If I hadn't gotten hit by that rock he wouldn't have had to sacrifice himself."

"But it did. It would have happened to one of you. You should be thankful, Kakashi. You're alive because of him. He sacrificed his life so you could live. You're lucky to be alive."

Kakashi bowed his head, desperately trying to fight back the tears welling in his eyes.

"You know, you can learn something from his death, and you can even be changed by it. Obito will live on, even in death."

Kakashi looked at his sensei in the eye, a single tear rolled down his cheek. His sensei faced him now.

"Most ninja die for their village everyday. Although this brings honour to the village, to die for a friend brings even greater honour, and makes the bond of friendship stronger." He was now smiling at Kakashi. 'I know it's hard to understand now, but someday you will.' He thought

The memory faded away as Kakashi opened his eyes. He walked over to his bed where there stood two pictures. The first one was taken when Kakashi was thirteen. In the picture stood the future fourth hokage, Rin, Obito, and Kakashi. The other picture showed team 7 with Kakashi, Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto. He reminisced for a moment, noting his personal change from the past to now. He gazed at the clock on the wall. Seven O'clock. He got dressed and headed out in the cold morning air to the memorial rock.

"Well old friend, it's another new day. But this day is different, isn't it? I haven't forgotten this day, not once."

Although Kakashi always remembered this day, he wrote it on the calendar regardless, for today was the day that marked fifteen years since Obito's death. It was on this day that Kakshi stayed longer than usual, causing much frustration on his waiting students. He glanced at his watch. He had stood here for an hour. He never really liked coming here because it reminded him of his foolish old self, but came everyday for Obito's sake. He decided to leave and supervise Naruto's training so that he would be prepared to defend himself when the members from Akatsuki came.